Made a few doors yesterday... *pics*

[David Eisan]

Dear All,

I was asked by a router bit company to make some sample doors for them for the Hardware show starting in Toronto this weekend and for the Woodworking show at the end of February. I was asked to make two samples of each set, one glued up and one glued at only two of the four corners. I was given eight rail and stile sets of various configurations. Ogee, Cove, Quarter round, mini's, w/backcutters, etc., 24 bit changes and set-ups.

http://www.federatedtool.com/david/img/doorparts.jpg

The one real PITA was the lock mitre samples, 10 sets each for 5/8" and 3/4". I had never set up a lock mitre bit before, and doing so without instructions was a bit of a challenge. I got it with about 5 test cuts for the two sizes of bits, but it was harder than I thought. The 10 sample sets for a drawer lock bit were certainly easier. (piles of boards on the right)

http://www.federatedtool.com/david/img/donedoors.jpg

The doors turned out nicely, and I now own almost every possible profile...

Thanks,

David.

Every neighbourhood has one, in mine, I'm him.

[Tyler Howell]

Dave,
Good work if you an get it! Nice job.

TJH

[Todd Burch]

Well, that was my question - do you have to give the bits back? Guess not! Good for you!

So, tell us about the bits, and how did they perform? Did the Company also supply the wood?

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

David
The doors look great.
But isn't it going to be tough to teach the dog or cat to turn the knob on those small doors?
Daniel

[Aaron Koehl]

Sounds like a SMC Article/Review is in order!

_Aaron_

[Bob Lasley]

David,

The doors look great. Those lock mitre bits are a pain to set up even with the instructions, but they do make a nice joint.

Bob